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Lead investigator in Karen Read case Michael Proctor suspended without pay after internal hearing
The lead investigator in the Karen Read case, Trooper Michael Proctor, will be suspended without pay following an internal Massachusetts State Police hearing, officials announced Monday.
Karen Read case shocker: Defense claims jury 12-0 to not convict for murder 2, split on vehicular manslaughter
In a stunning motion, Karen Read’s attorneys claim jurors have told them they agreed 12-0 that the Mansfield woman was not guilty of second-degree murder — it was “off the table” — but they were split on OUI vehicular manslaughter.
Youth triathlon camp begins Monday
FITCHBURG — The most important part of the word “triathlon” is “tri,” or more accurately “try,” according to Stephen Mayo, senior pastor of Elm Street Community Church in Fitchburg, and president/executive director of nonprofit Shining Light Ministries. As a certified triathlon instructor, Mayo is holding a triathlon camp for kids this week in Coolidge Park […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of July 8, 2024
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of July 8, 2024. Road Construction Monday – Sunday 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. (permanent detour during bridge replacement). River Street Bridge: MassDOT’s contractor Northern Construction will be implementing a detour on the […]
Townsend voters reject overrides, again
TOWNSEND — After a recount, the town reported that voters at the June 11 special election rejected two proposed tax overrides – both by razor-thin margins – aimed at providing supplemental funding for Nashoba Valley Technical High School and the North Middlesex Regional School District for the next fiscal year. Presented as questions one and […]